Just as an update to my SMS problem, it has been escalated to Apple engineer and they will get back to me next week. Obviously I could return the watch but I don't know how long for a replacement.
Hey, I installed Forza football results, my phone keeps dinging but not receiving and alerts on the watch? Checked settings and notifications are on, anyone else using the app?
Yes that's how i understand it "AppleCare for Apple Watch Sport is an insurance product that provides expert telephone technical support (1) and up to two years (2) of additional hardware coverage, including up to two incidents of accidental damage, each subject to a £49 excess fee (3)." See here: AppleCare for Apple Watch Sport - Apple Store (UK)